Tone Settings for Plush (Acoustic) by Stone Temple Pilots (guitar and amp)

1. Volume

• Set volume to be moderately high to match performance dynamics.
• Adjust according to your playing environment – clean yet strong presence is ideal.
• Let playing intensity control tone rather than relying on extreme volume manipulation.

2. Tone

• Warm and full tone with balanced mids.
• Roll off excessive treble to avoid brightness; keep high frequencies smooth.
• Use a slightly scooped EQ if using any additional processing or acoustic preamp.

3. Pickup selector

• Use the built-in piezo pickup (if equipped) on acoustic-electric guitars for clarity.
• Blend with a mic source if available for more warmth and depth.
• If using a magnetic soundhole pickup, favor the neck position tone for warmth.

4. Humbucker or Single Coil Preferred?

• Since this is primarily an acoustic tone, neither pickup style strictly applies.
• If using an acoustic-electric with an added magnetic pickup, use a humbucker for a fuller, richer sound.
• Single coils can sound too bright and thin for this specific acoustic tone.

5. Ideal guitar type which is a Acoustic

• Dreadnought acoustic guitars provide the best tone match – bold and resonant.
• Models like Gibson J-45, Martin D-28, or Taylor 310ce are ideal options.
• Solid spruce top is preferred for strong projection and tonal clarity.

• Gibson Les Paul Standard: Delivers warm, full-bodied tone ideal for alt-rock acoustic adaptations.
• Taylor 314ce Acoustic-Electric Guitar: Bright and clear with a strong midrange, great for unplugged dynamics.
• LR Baggs Anthem Pickup System: High-quality acoustic pickup for clear live performance tone.
• Boss AD-2 Acoustic Preamp: Enhances acoustic tone and provides feedback suppression.
• TC Electronic Hall of Fame Reverb: Adds ambient depth to acoustic performance.
• Fishman Loudbox Mini Amp: Compact acoustic amp with rich tone and built-in reverb.
• D’Addario Nickel Bronze Acoustic Strings: Clear articulation with balanced tone for strumming and picking.
• Dunlop Tortex .60mm Picks: Great for acoustic strumming with controlled attack.

• Use a clean tone with light compression for clarity.
• Slightly roll off the high-end to soften pick attack.
• Set the acoustic EQ to boost mids around 800Hz–1.2kHz.
• Use light reverb to simulate a natural room sound.
• gauge string selection for warm, rich acoustic tone (e.g., phosphor bronze).
• Use a dynamic mic or piezo pickup with preamp for clarity.
• Keep guitar tuning stable; check action and intonation before recording.
• Maintain consistent strumming attack for dynamic control.
• Use fingerpicking selectively to match the performance style.
• Pan stereo tracks slightly for width if recording multiple guitar layers.